Grinding balls imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported grinding balls worth $2.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 6.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports grinding balls from
Most of the value came from India (38%), Belgium (20%), Thailand (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.0M | 38% |
| Belgium | $564K | 20% |
| Thailand | $433K | 16% |
| Tunisia | $299K | 11% |
| China | $276K | 10% |
| Spain | $37K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $29K | 1% |
| Turkey | $27K | 1% |
| France | $23K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grinding balls exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported grinding balls worth $648 thousand (348 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Denmark accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $397K | 61% |
| Sweden | $65K | 10% |
| Ireland | $48K | 7.3% |
| Cuba | $45K | 7% |
| Italy | $26K | 4% |
| Kazakhstan | $12K | 1.9% |
| United States | $11K | 1.7% |
| Saint Lucia | $10K | 1.6% |
| Oman | $7K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom grinding balls imports (HS 7325.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7325.91: Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding balls imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported grinding balls worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding balls to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and Thailand (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding balls to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2019 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export grinding balls?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $648 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, Sweden and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding balls?
The HS code for grinding balls is subheading 7325.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 page.
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